. >> reporter: captain laura kenyan is the head of the criminal investigation division of the city of fairfax. >> my co-workers rally. >> reporter: during more than 20 years as a police officer she has witnessed all types of tragedies. >> but none apparently that prepared her for the video she saw on television last week of the almost unimaginable damage among the highly populated coast lines of new york and new jersey. >> i cried and i came into work friday and i thought about what could i do to help. >> reporter: inspired by the heartbreaking images of the pain inflicted by superstorm sandy, captain kenyan moved quickly into action, organizing a food, clothing and supply drive that began on sunday at the city of fairfax police department. >> i just think it is time we all just pay it forward. >> where people stop by all day long in a show of generosity that captain kenyan says has truly reaffirmed her faith in humanity. >> it has been heartwarming, amazing. people are good. >> reporter: the food and clothing drive continues at the city of fairfax police department. all day long, mon